# Logitech G305 Lightspeed

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g305-lightspeed
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/gaming-mice
- Placement: #6 of 19 in Gaming Mice, B tier
- Brand: Logitech
- LP on this board: 562
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:39:58.505Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Budget-friendly but compromises on ergonomics and precision for the price.

## For

- Wireless
- Comfortable shape
- Exceptionally low input latency
- Pixel-perfect accuracy
- Durable build

## Against

- egg-shaped design not ideal for larger hands
- lacks precision of higher-end models
- Less precise than top tier
- Dated sensor
- Dated weight

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 11 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 65 cited sources across 53 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | C | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/logitech-g305-x-superlight-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Juhi Wadia | B | https://www.pcmag.com/deals/level-up-for-less-logitechs-g305-gaming-mouse-now-under-30-sept-2 | fetched and confirmed |
| PCGamesN | Edward Chester | B | https://www.pcgamesn.com/logitech/g305-x-superlight-review | fetched and confirmed |
| No need to weigh out other mouse options 🖱️ | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/LogitechG/videos/ready-to-level-up-meet-g305-x-superlight-%EF%B8%8F/1723015498946342/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Empire | empireonline.com | B | https://www.empireonline.com/gaming/hardware/best-wireless-gaming-mouse/ | fetched and confirmed |
| IGN | Samuel Horti | B | https://www.ign.com/articles/best-budget-gaming-mouse | fetched and confirmed |
| r/LogitechG | u/Dirtcompactor | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/comments/1r6tf7u/g305_survived_7_years_it_was_time_for_an_upgrade/ | fetched and confirmed |
| VICE | Matt Jancer | B | https://www.vice.com/en/via/logitech-g305-lightspeed-mouse-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/buildapcsales | u/Straight-Rule3264 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/1qy3d0g/mouse_2649_black_logitech_g305_lightspeed/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/MouseReview | u/myfacenotmyaccount | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1s125lm/is_the_logitech_g305_still_the_king_under_30_usd/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Foundry | Digital Foundry | B | https://www.digitalfoundry.net/reviews/logitech-g305-x-superlight-a-worthy-follow-up-to-the-modders-dream-gaming-mouse | fetched and confirmed |
| r/MouseReview | u/Sand__Witch | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1s821jr/is_logitech_g305_the_best_at_its_price_range/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Mediaberry | Alex Berry | C | https://mediaberry.co.uk/logitech-g305-x-superlight-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Impulse Gamer | Dean Yamak | B | https://www.impulsegamer.com/logitech-g305-x-superlight-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Shadoweraze | shadoweraze.com | C | https://shadoweraze.com/logitech-g305-lightspeed-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Basic Tutorials | basic-tutorials.com | B | https://basic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/logitech-g305-x-superlight-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/buildapcsales | u/ryankrueger720 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/1p0cn7i/mouse_logitech_g305_lightspeed_wireless_gaming/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GamingOnLinux | Liam Squires-Hand | B | https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-logitech-g305-lightspeed-wireless-mouse-is-a-great-reasonably-priced-pick/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TikTok | tiktok.com | C | https://www.tiktok.com/discover/why-does-my-logitech-g305-keep-disconnecting | fetched and confirmed |
| BGR | Aaron Mamiit | B | https://www.bgr.com/2080206/amazon-gadgets-buy-skip/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Vividrepairs | vividrepairs.co.uk | B | https://www.vividrepairs.co.uk/best-gaming-keyboards-for-gaming-under-50 | fetched and confirmed |
| Vividrepairs | vividrepairs.co.uk | B | https://www.vividrepairs.co.uk/logitech-g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouse-review-uk-2026 | fetched and confirmed |
| PixelLoadout | PixelLoadout | B | https://www.pixelloadout.com/guides/best-gaming-mouse-under-50 | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUTIMdqk_qp/?hl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Felipe Colaço | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/apexlegendshub/posts/2606208093158982/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Serverman | Stuart Stafford | B | https://www.serverman.co.uk/hardware/logitech-g305-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | pcgamer.com | C | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/logitechs-budget-wireless-gaming-mouse-is-down-to-a-phenomenal-usd27-making-it-arguably-the-best-value-rodent-out-there-right-now/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | C | https://www.facebook.com/pcgamermagazine/posts/logitech-has-refreshed-its-iconic-egg-shaped-g305-mouse-and-the-results-arent-wh/1373089608018849/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYXH1RaITVi/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Eneba | Viktoriia Kononova | B | https://www.eneba.com/hub/gaming-gear/best-budget-gaming-mouse/?srsltid=AfmBOorKuP2p6871XBQmVba-UNOt9UcGRae97YHolUj9JMZv9LaSNZRM | fetched and confirmed |
| The Consumer's Guide | Ben Carter | C | https://www.theconsumers.guide/reviews/best-wireless-gaming-mice-2026 | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag | - | - | https://uk.pcmag.com/computer-mice/8095/the-best-gaming-mice | fetched and confirmed |
| RTINGS | - | - | https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/best/budget-cheap-gaming | fetched and confirmed |
| The Product Lab | The Product Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJR29cI8x9c | fetched and confirmed |
| IGN | Samuel Horti | C | https://www.ign.com/articles/best-gaming-mouse | fetched and confirmed |
| Multiple Colours (910-005292) | cvp.com | B | https://cvp.com/product/logitech-g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouse?srsltid=AfmBOorl-NNaTlLVXAyGur34u1djL95-EobVC4-m8cWBj52bX4JqGCv8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvCJG9JEMbU | fetched and confirmed |
| TechteamGB | TechteamGB | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4phN5NA6tA | fetched and confirmed |
| Trader Jono Blueprint | Trader Jono Blueprint | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gljAm6omVx8 | fetched and confirmed |
| GenuineCritics | GenuineCritics | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTxB55LT_Fs | fetched and confirmed |
| boardzy | boardzy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rd4FrF3ZQI | fetched and confirmed |
| TR Builds | TR Builds | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly6I_ek4TWQ | fetched and confirmed |
| boardzy | boardzy | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD2p1XgVoXE | fetched and confirmed |
| jakeu | jakeu | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QztfP3k0TV8 | fetched and confirmed |
| TR Builds | TR Builds | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCimSjFmvBQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Top 5 Trey | Top 5 Trey | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZRaF_XbFu4 | fetched and confirmed |
| RageRamen | RageRamen | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCb8IDRqPGk | fetched and confirmed |
| aalex | aalex | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLdUjZ3_fMI | fetched and confirmed |
| Fresh Reviews | Fresh Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLEzMhKKulk | fetched and confirmed |
| TR Builds | TR Builds | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgnWhFZWvr8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Yanis Xavier | Yanis Xavier | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovyW_MsGQok | fetched and confirmed |
| boardzy | boardzy | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc3FwgESa4Y | fetched and confirmed |
| Zonix Gaming Official | Zonix Gaming Official | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfwV5zC9qOQ | fetched and confirmed |
| DiamondLobby Reviews | DiamondLobby Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jjb1TdcTpM | fetched and confirmed |
| Hardware Canucks | Hardware Canucks | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzk-XEprybk | fetched and confirmed |
| Home Tech Finds | Home Tech Finds | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv43EtR_5ns | fetched and confirmed |
| 07maytas | 07maytas | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SOnLudDrC0 | fetched and confirmed |
| DavidWhyReviews | DavidWhyReviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC3xpHZOPtQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Next Level Reviews™ | Next Level Reviews™ | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83pHI0zSJX8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Gear Nexis | Gear Nexis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3h5DLLM5Xc | fetched and confirmed |
| Go My Review | Go My Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_xJjA_ZzSk | fetched and confirmed |
| Wasabi | Wasabi | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7yParb-ZfI | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviewsinside | Reviewsinside | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsnTE1FVHZs | fetched and confirmed |
| Pro Product Comparison | Pro Product Comparison | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn5pWKDmixo | fetched and confirmed |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wired-wireless-gaming-mouse/?eafs_enabled=false | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Razer Viper V4 Pro | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-viper-v4-pro |
| 2 | Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g-pro-x2-superstrike |
| 3 | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-deathadder-v4-pro |
| 4 | Razer Viper V3 Pro | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-viper-v3-pro |
| 5 | Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g-pro-x-superlight-2 |
| 7 | Logitech G502 X Plus | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g502-x-plus |
| 8 | Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-basilisk-v3-pro-35k |
| 9 | Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-deathadder-v3-hyperspeed |
| 10 | VXE R1 Pro | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/vxe-r1-pro |
| 11 | Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2c | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g-pro-x-superlight-2c |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/gaming-mice.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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